Peaks of Otter Campground

Overview

The campground is nestled at the base of two mountains in the rolling hills of Virginia. Nearby Abbott Lake is well-stocked with small mouth bass and bluegill. A stream winds through the campground, creating a tranquil backdrop for your camping trip.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

139 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

540-586-7321

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Peaks of Otter Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Sharp Top TrailHike · 1.5 mi long · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Harkening Hill LoopHike · 3.3 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Flat Top TrailHike · 4.6 mi long · 0.4 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Flat Top Mountain.

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• Glenwood Horse TrailHike · 67.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.2 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.2 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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Scenic sights

• Sunset HillPeak · 2,644 ft · 0.5 mi from camp

  A peak near Sharp Top Trail.

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• Sharp Top MountainPeak · 3,829 ft · 0.7 mi from camp

  A peak along Sharp Top Trail.

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• Falling Water CascadesWaterfall · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Headforemost Mountain OverlookViewpoint · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Black Rock Hill OverlookViewpoint · 4.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Devils MarbleyardClimbing · 12.0 mi from camp

  A climbing area with trad and top-rope routes and bouldering.

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• SnowflexSkiing and snowshoeing · 24.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.